I got my SSI Open water certification several years ago with Mike Crocker at H20 in Memphis. It was…read morea life changing experience, something I had always wanted to do. We had classes at his shop, an easy to understand book study, and pool sessions that prepared me to be successful in the lake to complete my certification. Throughout the classes and instruction, Mike was very knowledgeable and patient. I loved learning how to be a safe diver. While I lived in Memphis I got my Advanced Open Water certification with Mike's instruction and I went on two cool dive trips with Mike and H20 divers. We went to Cozumel and Curacao ( for a week each trip.) I had a blast and felt very confident as a new diver. I highly recommend H20 for all your diving needs.,I bought all of my equipment from Mike and he services it for me Highly recommend H20! 5 stars for sure.

I took my open water scuba class with Mike. Did my check out in vortex springs Florida. I had a…read morewonderful time. Everything was smooth and easy. Mike was very patient with all of us. I since have been to Heber Springs with Mike and other groups. I also had the pleasure of going to Madison Alabama and diving at Rock Divers with Mike and a class. Enjoyed it so much I took my advance open water class there as well. I highly recommend H20 of Memphis for all your scuba needs. Thanks Mike!!!

One of my favorite experiences in Memphis! Here's a fun fact: Shelby Farms is the largest park…read morewithin city limits in the United States, making it an ideal location for horseback exploration. The tour started almost an hour later than scheduled due to an "unexpected marriage proposal" earlier in the day - lol, an unforeseeable event that was no fault of the staff. We were introduced to our horses and given instructions on how to ride, which was pretty comprehensive. I haven't met a lot of horses, but the one I was assigned, named Emmet, was exceptionally cooperative and calm. The landscape throughout the tour was beautiful. Because the fields are preserved for the horses to roam and the rides, there were a lot of wild deer that felt safe hanging out there as well.

The 2 hour ride is great! I was in a small group with Maria leading the line. She was very friendly…read moreand we enjoyed talking about the park while on the trail with her. We saw a few deer, goats, and some of the other horses while in the park, and the trails in the woods are very relaxing. The horses were super friendly and would definitely be easy for younger people to ride as well.

I totally love this place. The management team/ teachers is always caring and greeting you with a…read morefriendly smile. They go above and beyond to make sure the students are well taken care of.

I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND LA PETITE ACADEMY TO ANYBODY WITH A CHILD. PERIOD…read more My name is Charles Tate, and my son attended La Petite for about two years. I can personally say that I regret ever sending my son there. A lot of the behavioral problems we are fighting to correct now started while he was attending La Petite. Before La Petite, my son was at home with me and his mother. He was not constantly throwing temper tantrums, falling out, biting, and displaying the type of behavior that became normal after being in that environment. Instead of progressing, we watched our child start going backwards. My biggest problem is the lack of supervision and accountability from some of the teachers. Too many times it looked like teachers were sitting around while these kids were allowed to do whatever they wanted. I would pick my son up around 5:00 PM with PILES of food still on his clothes. I'm talking about thick globs of spaghetti, crumbs, dried food, and mess all over him. If my child has been walking around for hours with thick food all over his clothes, what does that tell me? Nobody even bothered to clean him up. When I complained, the excuse was basically, "He's a messy eater," and I was told maybe I should send extra outfits. HOW MANY OUTFITS AM I SUPPOSED TO SEND? Two or three outfits every single day? Ten to fifteen outfits every week because the teachers can't wipe food off a child or change his clothes? That's ridiculous. And I know it's ridiculous because since moving him to his new learning center, HE COMES HOME CLEAN. Same child. Same eating habits. Different school. There were times I picked my son up and his Pampers would be soaked with pee or dirty with poop. One day I walked into La Petite and my son had taken his shoes and sock off and was sitting there SUCKING ON HIS SOCK. The teacher didn't even seem to know what was happening. You're sitting in the same classroom with my child and don't notice he's taken his shoe and sock off and is sitting there sucking on it? That is the type of supervision I'm talking about. My son came home with too many unexplained injuries. Bumps on his head. Bite marks on his body. Scrapes on his legs bad enough that skin was missing. And too many times NOBODY COULD TELL US WHAT HAPPENED. I even personally walked in and caught a teacher YELLING AT MY SON. Then they started putting my son in a classroom with children who weren't speaking, and instead of watching him develop, we watched him regress even further. My son went from saying words to barely saying anything. Now we are having to work like hell to get him out of the hole he fell into developmentally and behaviorally while attending this daycare. And yes, I'm going to speak on the director, Miss Sean. Miss Sean is nice, but NICE IS ALL SHE IS. In my experience, Miss Sean is extremely passive-aggressive when it comes to actually dealing with problems, and she allows entirely too much to happen without anybody being held accountable. Being nice and smiling in a parent's face does not mean anything if the same problems keep happening to their child. If teachers aren't properly supervising children, DO SOMETHING. If children are repeatedly coming home filthy, DO SOMETHING. If a child keeps coming home with unexplained injuries, DO SOMETHING. If parents repeatedly complain, DO SOMETHING. You are the DIRECTOR. At some point, the excuses have to stop and somebody has to be held accountable. And here's what really confirmed everything for me: We finally took my son out of La Petite and sent him to a different learning center. MY SON DID BETTER HIS FIRST WEEK AT HIS NEW SCHOOL THE LEARNING CENTER THAN HE DID IN TWO YEARS AT LA PETITE. Let that sink in. He comes home with clean clothes. He keeps his shoes on. We're seeing improvement. We aren't dealing with the same nonsense and excuses. Same child. Different environment. Different teachers. Different results. That tells me everything I need to know. Parents, please pay attention to your children. Pay attention when their behavior suddenly changes. Pay attention when they repeatedly come home filthy, soaked, bitten, scraped up, bruised, or with injuries nobody can explain. Don't let anybody continuously make excuses and convince you that everything is just your child's fault. I trusted La Petite with my son, and based on MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, I WOULD NEVER DO IT AGAIN. I would not recommend La Petite Academy to ANYBODY with a child. Charles Tate Father of Jace Tate

Great atmosphere! I…read morewas unsure going in about a lot of things. I'm glad I made the choice to visit . It is a great place to train and a great way to work out. Alex is a great instructor. If you're thinking about doing BJJ and you live in the surrounding Memphis area. This is a great place to start. Give them a visit .

Kids class is amazing. Love the instructors. Many high level belts in class. Everyone is friendly…read moreand helpful. Great prices too!

Summer is here and if you're looking to try something new and adventurous, EJ's Diving Adventures…read moreis a great place to start! Scuba diving is not something that's been on my bucket list forever, and if I'm being honest, not something I thought I would enjoy...but I do! A lot. I'm really thankful I got talked into taking the classes and getting PADI certified. I mean, what girl doesn't want to be a mermaid? The classes met once a week for 5 weeks. After the classroom studies and tests, it's time practice in a pool under the supervision of certified instructors for another 5 modules. The final open water dive certification is in Pelham, Alabama at Blue Water Park. They plan it as a weekend trip and it's a fun time as a group! The instructors have been diving almost my entire life, and one is a retired teacher, so she's very patient and will definitely give you one on one time if needed. I needed it and got it from both of them. The classes are $450 per person. If you're already certified, they sell diving equipment and give refresher courses.

Dedicated team to the ensure your safety and enjoy the beautiful world underwater. The team makes…read moreyou feel like family!!

Church Park is a small park that is basically a couple of tennis courts, a children's playground, a…read morepavilion and a few benches. Still, it is well kept and definitely a benefit to the community it serves.

The sun is shining brightly and I'm out and about strolling along with my little one- he's enjoying…read morethe breeze while in his Graco stroller- this park is at arms reach and very accessible to walkers, runners, walking groups, dog walkers, cyclists and roller bladders. The trail is accessible to walk or if you just want to meditate and stare off find a tree or shaded area - throw down a blanket sit and take the day in - just be sure to look before you sit (oops!) cause you wouldn't want to mistakenly sit on or near any pet poop (yikes!) so just be on the lookout especially when you see pets roaming nearby And while you're keeping watch as it gets warmer outside be sure to keep sunscreen and bug repellent on hand- keep in mind that your close to the river (hints: river bugs all flying insects etc.

I am a 23 year customer of The Dive Shop and there is a reason for that! In fact, two reasons: 1…read more Technical expertise. and 2. Excellent customer service. For those interested in learning the great sport of SCUBA, you will not find a more knowledgeable group of professionals. As awesome and safe as SCUBA is in the 21st century, without proper training it is still dangerous. So, when one's life depends on skills and equipment knowledge one should seek out those who can impart those life preserving skills the best and that would be The Dive Shop! On top of that, Randy and his crew, across the board, treat everyone like family and long lost friends as soon as you walk through the door! Their service department is second to none as well, so if you are already certified and just need your equipment brought up to date you can count on them to do it right and do it quickly.

Just attended a 60th Anniversary celebration there and realized I'd never rated them so will…read morecorrect that now. If you're reading this - you probably fit under one or more of the following: 1) You're considering becoming a diver, 2) You're a diver new to the area; 3) You need to find a local place to service or buy equipment. I think I can recommend them on all these points. I got qualified as a diver there in 2008. They've answered my questions, given me advice. The training has prepared me for events both expected and not, thus enabling me to have fun instead of fear. In short, they've literally kept me alive. They have instructors with varying personalities. I think it's safe to say that all of them have the skills to help you gain certification/improve. However, they all have different personalities. I'd recommend asking about that - perhaps even going as far as interviewing instructors to gauge compatibility. They've arranged purchases and travel, even when I wasn't buying from them. Some items can be bought cheaper through the internet, but we will always need a local shop to provide pool training, fill our tanks and such, so I frequent them to help keep them open. They organize group dive trips to exotic locations at a fair price. During the summer they get small groups to go to local quarries so you can both practice and gain friendships. I met my primary dive buddy in this manner (having a dive buddy allows you to dive more often!). They're not perfect, but they're all about encouraging/enabling you to get out and dive. Can't ask for more than that.